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Happy Thursday, Families!

I hope you all stayed warm over the unexpected break! 

Please take a look at this week’s Blackhawk Beat.

The ELA DBA is scheduled for tomorrow, January 30th. Students should bring their computer and charger, eat a healthy breakfast, and plan to be present for the entire school day. 

Due to weather, the dance has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26th from 6-8pm. 

Our Donuts and Discussion session with the administrative team will be February 2nd at 9:15 a.m. Our counselors will be discussing the new graduation requirements that affect our 8th graders and beyond. Please let us know what other topics you would like to hear about by completing the feedback form.

Cameron Ramirez
Principal

Celebrating Harwood Girls Basketball

Your 8th grade girls basketball teams stay undefeated by winning their games last night in a very convincing fashion. The B team won 42-14. Leading scorers were Yaman Osman and Brooklyn Sharp with 8 points each, and Arielle Gutierrez and Jaylan Worsham with 7 points each. Outstanding players were Mia Hernandez, Aj'ah Bendy, Phinea Diaz, and Meggan Todorov. The A team won 66-13. Leading scorers were Aryana Taylor with 17 points, Lauren Skjeret with 14 points, and Eva Mancilla with 8 points. Outstanding players were Sophia Brooks, Jazlynn James, Annalise Jackson, Aaliyah Donaldson, and Harleigh Grahn.

An AMAZING note... The Harwood girls basketball program from 7th to 8th and both A and B teams are a combined 31-0. That is right, every girls basketball team here at Harwood is undefeated. Coach Waldron and Coach Shaw are very proud of how hard you have worked and continue to get better. Let's finish the season strong.

Updates

STAAR Field Test-  Our campus was chosen as a field site. On February 3rd, all 7th and 8th graders will take the field test. 

No Meta Glasses- These fall under the same category of personal communication devices and will be confiscated. 

New Safety Equipment Storage on Campuses

In accordance with a new Texas school safety law, HEB ISD will be installing secure equipment safes in or near the lobby of each campus to store required emergency response tools. These safes are part of statewide safety standards and are intended to support rapid response by trained law enforcement in the event of an emergency. The safes do not contain firearms, will remain locked at all times and are accessible only to authorized law enforcement personnel. This measure is one of several steps HEB ISD continues to take to prioritize the safety and security of our students and staff.

Clubs in Action

• Yearbook Club – Mondays, 8:00 AM (H103)

• Creative Writing Club - Mondays, 3:45-4:45 pm (H118)

• Art Club – Mondays after school until 5:00 pm (Art Room)

• Book Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:40–4:15 pm (H119)

• Dance Club – Wednesdays, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM 

• Student Council – 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 8:00 am (H103)

• Thespian Club – Thursdays, 7:30–8:10 am (G102)

• NJHS – 1st Thursdays, 8:00 am (H103)

• Chess Club-  Thursdays, 3:40 - 4:45 (C100) 

• HJH Dance Club- Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30

• Dungeons and Dragons Club- Tuesdays, 3:45 (C100)

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Ongoing Reminders

• Beginning January 2026, all HEB ISD bus riders should have and use a SMART Tag each time they ride.

While all students are expected to use their SMART Tag, this requirement will be actively enforced for secondary students (grades 7–12). Students who do not present a valid SMART Tag may be denied bus service, including for athletics, band, and CTE shuttles.

HEB ISD provides a free SMART Tag to every student. Replacement SMART Tags can be purchased at your student’s campus front office.

Thank you for helping us keep transportation safe, efficient, and accountable for all riders.

For questions, please contact HEB ISD Transportation at 817-399-2441.

• Replacement IDs $3, Lanyards $1.00

• The 2024-2025 School Report Card has been added to the Helpful Resources Page and is linked here.
  
  

• Students may not leave campus in the mornings.
  
  

• Drop-off/pick-up: Please pull all the way to the gym; front entrance reserved for buses.
  
  

• Wednesdays = College Day / Thursdays = Spirit Day.

• Concession Stand Volunteers:   Our PTA runs the concession stand at all Harwood home games, and they are in need of volunteers to help keep it running. Concessions play an important role in supporting our school and student activities.  Please consider signing up to help when you are available. Your support is greatly appreciated!  Sign up here!
  
  

• Volunteer Fridays: Volunteers must be cleared through the district VIPS. 

• Support our teachers by preparing classroom materials (copies, sorting, etc.).

• 👉 Sign up here
  
  

🙌 Thank you for your support and partnership in making this year a success!

– Dr. Ramirez